COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (COAS)
The College of Arts and Sciences is the University’s largest and most
comprehensive academic unit. The College enjoys a broad mission in teaching,
research, creative activities, and service to our international community.
The College prepares students to:

Think critically and communicate effectively

Increase their knowledge base and appreciate the global nature of their
world

Participate actively in their education through collaboration with faculty
in research and professional activities

Become involved as leaders in their communities

Pursue postgraduate and professional degrees in a variety of fields

Our graduate programs produce quality professionals with
advanced technical and research skills who are dedicated to their discipline
and have a desire to improve society.

COMBINED
BA/MA DEGREEUndergraduate students with majors in English, History, Political
Science, Sociology or Spanish may pursue a combined BA/MA program. Students with an overall GPA
of 3.2 or higher and a field GPA of 3.5 or higher (after completing at least
six 3000-4000 level SCH; 9 SCH in Political Science with 3 SCH at the 3000-4000
level) may apply for admission to the Master of Arts program during their
junior year. Students accepted into the program will begin taking graduate
courses during the senior year. Students must attain a "B" in their coursework to remain in and continue the combined program.

Students will need to complete all admission requirements
to the program during their junior year. This includes: Application to the
University for admission to graduate study, submission of an official copy of the student’s
undergraduate transcript and two letters of recommendation to the Director of Graduate Studies. One letter of recommendation must be from the student’s
faculty advisor and the other from another faculty member. The GRE requirement for
the Combined BA/MA will be waived so long as the student maintains continuous
registration (fall and spring semesters) through completion of the MA program.
The GRE waiver applies to the Combined BA/MA only. Interruption of progress
toward the degree may result in the requirement to reapply to the program
and include meeting the GRE requirement.

Students seeking the BA/MA degree in English, Political Science, Sociology or Spanish may count nine SCH of graduate coursework taken during
the senior year toward both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements.
Students electing to complete the BA/MA in English or Sociology are eligible for either
the thesis or non-thesis option; in the non-thesis option, unlike the traditional
non-thesis MA in English or Sociology, there is no minor curriculum requirement. (That is, either15 SCH ENGL/SOCI graduate courses + 9 SCH double-counted ENGL/SOCI graduate courses + 6 SCH thesis hours = 30 SCH for the English/Sociology MA Thesis Plan; or 27 SCH ENGL/SOCI graduate courses + 9 ENGL/SOCI double-counted graduate courses = 36 SCH for the English/Sociology MA Non-Thesis Plan.)

Students seeking the BA/MA degree in History may count six
SCH of graduate coursework taken during the senior year toward both undergraduate
and graduate degree requirements. Students electing to complete the BA/MA
in History are eligible for either the thesis or non-thesis option; in the
non-thesis option, unlike the traditional non-thesis MA in History, there
is no minor curriculum requirement. (That is, either18 SCH HIST graduate courses + 6 SCH double-counted HIST graduate courses + 6 SCH thesis hours = 30 SCH for the History MA Thesis Plan; or 30 SCH HIST graduate courses + 6 HIST double-counted graduate courses = 36 SCH for the History MA Non-Thesis Plan.)

Teacher CertificationStudents pursuing a Bachelors degree in the College of Arts and Sciences
may include teacher certification for Grades 4-8 or Grades 8-12. Teacher certification
in Grades 4-8 is available in the following specialization areas: English
Language Arts and Reading, Composite Social Studies, or English Language Arts
and Reading/Social Studies. Teacher certification in Grades 8-12 is offered
in the following areas: English Language Arts and Reading, History, Social
Studies, and Spanish.

Students interested in earning a degree with Teacher Certification
must declare their intention to do so in the Registrar's Office by completing
the required paperwork. Degree plans leading to Teacher Certification may
be obtained in the Registrar's Office or in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Students may contact the Certification Office for information
about requirements for Teacher Certification. Additional information is included
in the introduction section of the College of Education in this catalog.

LANGUAGE CERTIFICATION IN SPANISHStudents wishing to enhance career and personal opportunities are
encouraged to develop and refine their reading, writing, and speaking skills
in Spanish. As a means of officially recognizing high levels of proficiency
in the Spanish language for non-Spanish majors or Spanish minors, the University
awards a special notation of "Language Certification in Spanish"
on transcripts of those undergraduate or graduate students in any major who
complete the following Spanish courses with an overall 3.00 grade point average

Students who complete these courses with the requisite grade
point average must request of the registrar that "Language Certification
in Spanish" be noted on their transcripts.

Bachelor of Social WorkThe mission of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program is to prepare
students for entry-level social work generalist practice. The program is open
to qualified students who have a liberal arts background and who are committed
to promoting the well being of all people and to pursuing economic and social
justice. Social and economic justice is the special focus of the program.
The effects of injustice and oppression for people living along the border
of Texas and Mexico are emphasized throughout the curriculum.

Generalist social work practice consists of the use of a
common body of knowledge and a common skill base linked by a common set of
values that is used in all fields of practice, transcends method of practice,
and is applied on the macro, mezzo and micro level of practice.

Completion of the Bachelor of Social Work degree does not
constitute or guarantee licensure. Students interested in acquiring the appropriate
level of State License after graduation must contact the Texas State Board
of Social Worker Examiners.

The Social Work program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of The Council on
Social Work Education.

Requirements for Admission to the Bachelor of Social
Work ProgramThe Social Work Program at Texas A&M International University has maintained two classifications of undergraduate students enrolled in its program: pre-social work majors and social work majors. Any student who is admitted to the University with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and is in good standing with the University may enroll in social work courses and take core courses. However, the social work program is scheduled for phase-out by Spring 2010 and is no longer admitting new majors. Taking social work courses does not guarantee a degree in social work. All pre-social work and social work majors are considered social work students and are under the auspices of the Social Work Program.

Admission to the Pre-Social Work MajorStudents must have been admitted as pre-majors prior to Fall 2008. Admission to the Social Work Major is a two-tiered process, beginning
with admission to the Pre-Social Work Major. In addition to meeting the University's
admission requirements, prior to admission to the pre-social work major (pre-minor),
students seeking a degree in Social Work must:

Submit an application packet petitioning for admission to the pre-major
containing:

A personal statement describing reason for the student's
interest in the profession.
A discussion of the personal qualities that indicate that social work
will be an appropriate choice of profession.
An official transcript indicating a GPA of at least 2.0.
Three sealed letters of reference from sources such as work supervisors,
former instructors, or supervisors of volunteer work.
A criminal background check report obtained from the police department.

Complete an interview with the Social Work Program Director. After
a successful interview with the Social Work Program Director, the student
is sent a letter of admission to the pre-social work major and may then
take the first even course in the professional social work curriculum.

Admission to the Social Work MajorThe student must submit a formal request to be admitted to the major.
Upon completion of the first seven courses in the professional social work
curriculum (SOCW 2361, 3303, 3304, 3305 AND 3306), a student may apply to become
a social work major.

In order to be admitted into the major, the student must:

Have completed at least 45 semester hours of college coursework.

Have completed at least 30 hours of liberal arts work as specified in
the degree plan.

Have either a minimum overall university grade point average of 2.0
or a minimum grade point average over 2.5 on
courses transferred from another institution of higher learning.

Have a minimum 2.5 grade point average in each of the social work prerequisite
courses with a minimum grade of C (2.0) in each: SOCW 2361,3303, 3304, 3305 , 3306.

Demonstrate qualities of emotional and professional preparedness for
work with clients. These include but are not limited to: communication
skills (oral and written), interpersonal skills, cognitive and physical
skills; emotional and mental stability (stress management, emotional and
mental capacity); professional performance skills (commitment, behavior,
self awareness, ethical conduct).

Have completed an application for admission to the social work major
using the forms available in the Social Work Program Office.

Have submitted the following to the Director of the Undergraduate Program
by the deadline in the BSW Handbook.

A completed application for admission to the Professional Curriculum.

A completed personal statement following the Program guidelines.

At least two recommendations from social service agency supervisors
knowledgeable about the student's performance in the required SOCW 2361 and SOCW 3301 volunteer experiences. (The student must present two different experiences
that total at least 85 hours of direct client contact). If SOCW 2361 or equivalent was transferred into the program from another institution,
at least two completed recommendation forms from professionals in
the field and documentation showing successful completion of at least
45 hours of supervised volunteer experience involving direct contact
with clients in a human services organization are required.

Official transcripts from all colleges if not already in the student's
file.

Score reports for any credit earned by examination.

Complete an interview with Program Director and Faculty of the BSW Program.

Acceptance of the applicant into the major is contingent on both academic
performance and commitment to suitability for general social work practice.
The decision of the program faculty is final, subject to appropriate review
procedures as outlined in the University Student Handbook.

PRE-LAW STUDENTSTo be eligible for admission to law school the student must have
completed a baccalaureate degree. In addition, each applicant to law school
must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). This test is usually taken
during October of the senior year. While law schools consider a variety of
factors, the LSAT score and undergraduate performance are generally given
the most weight in determining which applicants will be admitted to a given
law school.

The first two years of study for pre-law students are similar
to the core curriculum courses taken by all students at Texas A&M International
University. The final two years will be used to fulfill the remaining requirements
of an undergraduate degree.

Law schools do not require that students select any particular
major or sequence of courses as undergraduates. However, according to the
Association of American Law Schools, a prelegal education should emphasize
oral and written communication skills, a critical understanding of social
institutions, and analytical thinking. Therefore, with regard to the selection
of appropriate electives, pre-law students should seek the advice of a pre-law
advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences.

The following courses are some of those recommended as electives
for the pre-law student: BA 3310, COMM 4323, ECO 1301 PSCI 3311, PSCI 3312,
PSCI 4311, PSCI 4326 or any 3000-4000 level English course.

In addition to helping pre-law students with the selection
of course electives, the pre-law advisor can assist students in obtaining
information about particular law schools, LSAT preparation, and the activities
of the pre-law student organization.

PRE-MEDICAL AND PRE-DENTAL PROGRAMStudents seeking to qualify for entrance to professional schools
in medicine or dentistry are encouraged to meet regularly with an assigned
pre-health career advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences. Pre-Medical
and Pre-Dental advisors can tailor individual degree plans to meet the specific
entrance requirements for each discipline and professional school.

The vast majority of students entering medical or dental
school must complete four-years of college work. The curriculum offered by
the College of Arts and Sciences provides a solid foundation in biology,
chemistry, mathematics, and physics. However, a student does not have to major
in biology or chemistry to meet medical and dental school prerequisites as
long as the student successfully completes the following courses:

Cell & Molecular Biology

4 SCH

General Zoology

4 SCH

General Botany

4 SCH

General Chemistry I & II

8 SCH

Organic Chemistry I & II

8 SCH

University/College Physics I and II

8 SCH

Calculus I

4 SCH

English

6 SCH

Students are encouraged to discuss their application plans
during their sophomore year, and to take Medical College Admission Test (MCAT),
Dental Admission Test (DAT), or any of the appropriate professional entrance
examinations, in April of their junior year.

DISCUSSION SECTIONIn selected laboratory courses, under the course description segment,
a discussion section may be indicated. This is in-class discussion in lieu
of a formal laboratory.

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree is a special degree designed for individuals who hold an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree from an accredited institution. The BAAS degree program offers students the opportunity to obtain a baccalaureate degree by building on the coursework they have already achieved. If the AAS degree is not fully compatible with the BAAS degree program, a student may have to take additional courses. At least 45 hours must be at the upper division level. This is not designed for teacher preparation or certification.

*See the University Core Curriculum Requirements in Appendix Afor
approved list of course options. Note:
At least 45 hours must be at the advanced level.

The BAAS degree will be awarded to individuals who complete
the following requirements:

A minimum of eighteen SCH from an approved minor. At least 12 SCH must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix C.

ELECTIVE

3 SCH

3 SCH general elective at the 3000-4000 level

VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL FIELD

24 SCH

TOTAL

120SCH

PROGRAMS OF STUDYBACHELOR OF ARTS

Degree Requirements for the BA with Major in Art

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least
twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix
C.

General Electives: 9 SCH at the 3000-4000 level.

Degree Requirements for the BA with Major in Art with All Level Certification

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

Hours Required: A minimum of 125 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Biology with Grades
8-12 Certification

Hours Required: A minimum of 122 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above
the level of College Algebra.

Major: 42 SCH including: COMM 3300, 3310, 4340, 4350, 4360 and 27 SCH selected from remaining COMM courses with at least 3 SCH from COMM 2331, 3302, 3303, 3327, 3331, 3332, 3333, or 4330 (if the topic has a media focus) and at least 9 SCH from other electives at the 3000-4000 level. COMM 4325 may be replaced with MGT 3320. Certain courses (COMM 3324, 3326, 3327, 3331, 3332, 3333 and 4330) may be taken more than once (when topics vary) for credit within the degree program..

Concentration in Media Production (optional): Will be
earned if 15 SCH of the work done for the major (see #5)
are taken from COMM 2331, 3302, 3303, 3324, 3327, 3331, 3332, 3333 or 4330 (if subject is media production).
Students desiring a Concentration in Media Production noted on their transcript
must request it on their Application for Graduation.

Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least
twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix
C.

General Electives: 15 SCH, at least 9 SCH of which
must be at the 3000-4000 level.

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in English

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least
twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix
C.

General Electives: 12 SCH, at least six of which must
be at the 3000-4000 level.

BA/MA Option: See Combined BA/MA Programs in this section.

Degree Requirements for the BA in English with Grades 8-12 Certification
in English Language Arts and Reading

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above
the level of College Algebra.

Major: 54 SCH including ENGL 3310, 3361, 3339, 4301, 4390 and 4399; Surveys of Literature: (in addition to the survey of literature course taken as part of the core
curriculum) 9 SCH selected from ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332 or 2333; Language Studies: 3 SCH selected from ENGL 3347 or 4309;
and 15 SCH selected from any 3000-4000 level ENGL course with the exception
of ENGL 3301 and with the limitation of only one from ENGL 3323, 3324,
and 3325. Reading: EDRD 3309, 3320 and 4303.

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

Degree Requirements for the BA in History with Grades 8-12
Certification

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix
C.

General Electives: 6 SCH, at least
3 of which must be at the 3000-4000 level.

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Mathematics

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as
outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation". MATH 2371 must be taken as part of the core.

Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix
C.

Liberal Arts Electives: 12 SCH, at least 6 of which must be at the 3000-4000
level, selected from arts, economics, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. Courses must be outside the major and minor unless seeking a double major.

Electives: 8 SCH.

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Mathematics with
Grades 8-12 Certification

Hours Required: A minimum of 124semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as
outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation". MATH 2371 must be taken as part of the core.

Supporting Field: 12 SCH in one discipline defined as a major or minor. The student must develop a plan of study for the supporting field (to include a list of courses and a justification essay that describes how the discipline and the selected plan will support mathematics) in collaboration with a faculty member from the discipline.

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as
outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation". 3 SCH of lower division MUSI courses will satisfy the Visual/Performing Arts required in the Core Curriculum.

Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any
math course above the level of College Algebra.

Major: 54 SCH, including 3 SCH used in the Core, of MUSI, MUAP and MUEN
courses as follows. 18 SCH of MUSI to include MUSI 1181, 1182, 1211, 1212, 1216, 1217, 2181, 2211, 2216, 3305;
3 SCH chosen from MUSI 3300or 3301; 3 SCH chosen from MUSI 3346 or 3347; 16 SCH of MUAP at least 10 of which must be in the same principal area with 8 SCH at the 3000 level and MUAP 4005 ; 12 SCH of MUEN Performance Music Ensemble at least 8 of which must be at the 3000 level; 2 SCH of MUED coursework selected from MUED 3233, 3266, 3268, 3283, 3288, 3289 with the approval of the advisor. All Aural Training and Music Theory courses must be passed with a grade of "C" or better.

Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one
discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix C .

Music Elective: 6 SCH at the 3000-4000 level approved by the music studies advisor.

Other requirements: Must audition with
a full time faculty of the major performance area. Must complete a minimum
of 6 semesters (with at least 8 SCH at the 3000-4000 level) in the same
principle area.

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Physical Science

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH
as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation". MATH 2371 must be taken as part of the core.

Minor:A minimum of 18 SCH
from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the
3000-4000 level. See Appendix C .

Electives: 10 SCH.

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Political Science

Hours Required: A
minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours
must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified
in the “Requirements
for Graduation” section of this catalog.

Hours Required: A minimum
of 121 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be
advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation” section of this catalog.

Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix
C.

General Electives: 9 SCH, at least 6 of which must be at the 3000-4000
level.

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Sociology

Hours Required: A minimum
of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be
advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation” section of this catalog.

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

Degree Requirements for the BA in Spanish with Grades 8-12Certification

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH):45 hours must be advanced,
and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation” section of this catalog.

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Urban Planning and Administration

Hours Required: A
minimum of 126 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours
must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified
in the “Requirements
for Graduation” section of this catalog.

Minor:A minimum of18SCH from one discipline at least
twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix
C.

General Electives: 15 SCH, at least
nine of which must be at the 3000-4000 level.

Degree Requirements for the Bachelor of Music

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH
as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”. The 3 SCH of Visual/Performing Arts required in the Core Curriculum are 3 SCH of MUEN 1130 for instrumentalists and MUSI 1161, 2160 and 2161 for voice majors.

Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from
any math course above the level of College Algebra.

Major: 69 SCH of MUSI, MUAP and MUEN
courses as follows. 32 SCH of MUSI to include MUSI 1181, 1182, 1211, 1212, 1216,1217, 1302, 2181, 2211, 2216, 3253, 3300, 3301, 4301 and 4350;3 SCH chosen from 3346 and 3347; 16 SCH of MUAP, at least 10 of which must be in the same principal instrument with 8 SCH at the 3000 level and MUAP 3005 and 4005; 2 SCH of an additional MUAP in related instrument at the 3000 level; 10
SCH of MUEN Performance Music Ensemble, at least 4 of which must be at the 3000 level; 4 SCH of MUED coursework selected from MUED 3233,3266, 3268, 3283, 3288 or 3289 with the approval of the advisor; 2 SCH of MUED coursework selected from MUED 4257, 4258 or 4259 with the approval of advisor. All Aural Training and Music Theory courses must be passed with a "C" pr better.

Music Elective: 6 SCH approved by the music studies advisor.

Other requirements: Must audition with full-time faculty of
the music performance area. Must complete 6 semesters in the same principal area.

Degree Requirements for the Bachelor of Music with All-Level
Certification

Hours Required: A minimum of 133 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH
as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation". The 3 SCH of Visual/Performing Arts
must be completed by taking MUSI 1307 or any 3 SCH with approval of music studies advisor.

Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from
any math course above the level of College Algebra.

Major: 64 SCH of MUAP, MUSI, MUEN
and MUED as follows: 16 SCH of MUAP with at least 8 SCH upper division in primary instrument, and MUAP 4005. 31 SCH of MUSI to include MUSI 1181, 1182, 1211, 1212, 1216,1217, 1302, 2181, 2211, 2216, 3253, 3254, 3300, 3301, and 3 SCH selected from MUSI 3346 and 3347. 9 SCH of MUEN Performance Music Ensemble is required to include 7 SCH in ensemble associated with the primary instrument and 2 SCH of upper division credits in a secondary ensemble. 8 SCH of MUED to include MUED 3233; 4 SCH from MUED 3266, 3268, 3283, 3288, or 3289 including 2 SCH in the major area of musical concentration; and 2 SCH selected from MUED 3227, 4257, 4258 or 4259.

Other requirements: Must pass the
piano proficiency exam, and must audition with a full-time faculty of
the major performance area. Must complete a minimum of 6 semesters (with
at least 8 SCH at the 3000-4000 level) in the same principle area.

PROGRAM OF STUDY - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Degree Requirements for the BS in Criminal Justice

Hours Required: A
minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours
must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified
in the “Requirements
for Graduation” section of this catalog.

Major: 51 SCH including CRIJ 1301, 1306, 2313, 2328, 2329,
4321, PSCI 3345, 4311, 4312, SOCI 3336 and 21 SCH selected from 3000-4000 CRIJ. Note: All
CRIJ majors must first satisfy the lower level CRIJ courses or their
junior/community college equivalents in the sequence indicated before
enrolling in advanced courses. Four CRIJ courses may be replaced with
the following options with permission of advisor: CRIJ 1306 with PSCI 4326, CRIJ 3310 with SOCI 3339, CRIJ 3325 with PSYC 4315, CRIJ 4320 with SOCI 4320. CRIJ 4601 will be graded CR/NC, with CR indicating an achievement of 70 percent
or higher.

Research Methods in Social Sciences: 3 SCH
selected from CRIJ 3305, PSCI 3301 or SOCI 3305.

Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix
C.

Degree Requirements for the BS with a Major in Biology

Hours Required: A minimum of 127 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45
hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as
specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation” section
of this catalog.

University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH
as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation". BIOL 1406 and BIOL 1411 must be taken as
part of the core.

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45
hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as
specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation” section
of this catalog.

University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation". MATH 2371 must be taken as part of the core.

Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix
C.

Electives: 5 SCH.

Degree Requirements for the BS with a Major in Science with Grades 8-12 Certification

Hours Required: A minimum of 124 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation” section of this catalog.

Degree Requirements for the BS in Social Studies with Grades
8-12 Certification

Hours Required: A minimum of 129 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must
be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified
in the “Requirements
for Graduation” section of this
catalog.

Hours Required: A minimum of 126 semester credit hours (SCH): 45
hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as
specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation” section
of this catalog.

University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation". MATH 2413 must be taken as part of the core.

Degree Requirements for the BSIS in English Language Arts and Reading
with Grades 4-8 Certification

Hours Required: A minimum of 130 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation” section of this catalog.

Degree Requirements for the BSIS in English Language Arts
and Social Studies with Grades 4-8 Certification

Hours Required: A minimum of 126 semester credit hours (SCH): 45
hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as
specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation” section
of this catalog.

Degree Requirements for the BSIS with a Major in Mathematics
with Grades 4-8 Certification(2007)

Hours Required: A minimum of 123 semester credit hours (SCH):
45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements
as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the
“Requirements
for Graduation". MATH 2371 must be taken as part of the core.

Degree Requirements for the BSIS with a Major in Science with Grades
4-8 Certification

Hours Required: A minimum of 121 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements
for Graduation”
section of this catalog.

Major: 39 SCH and the 8 SCH of Natural
Sciences (BIOL 1406 and CHEM 1411)
taken as part of the core. Requirements from the four science areas
include: Earth and Space Science - 8 SCH from ASTR 1311/1111 or 1312/1112 and EPSC 1370/ 1170; Life Science - 4 SCH from BIOL 1411, 1413, or 2421; and 8 SCH from BIOL 3410, 3413; Physical Science - 4 SCH from PHYS 1370/1170,; and Chemical Science - 8 SCH from CHEM 1412, 2423. An additional 7 SCH may be taken from upper level Biology, Chemistry or Geology courses (no more than 2 SCH of undergraduate research may be included from BIOL 4173-4473, ENSC 4173-4473, or GEOL 4173-4473).

Degree Requirements for the BSIS in Social Studies with Grades
4-8 Certification

Hours Required: A
minimum of 130 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours
must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified
in the “Requirements
for Graduation” section of this catalog.

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degree requirements as specified in the "Requirements
for Graduation"
section of this catalog.